Filipinas edge Vietnam 1-0, keep SEA Games semis hopes alive

Updated Tue, December 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM Published Mon, December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM

The Philippine women's national football team, the Filipinas, secured a crucial 1-0 victory against defending champions Vietnam in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, keeping their semifinals hopes alive.

Mallie Ramirez, 21, scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of added time, her second of the tournament, after an initial shot was saved.

The decisive play began with a foul, leading to a long pass from Olivia McDaniel to Hali Long, who headed the ball into the penalty box.

SEA Games debutant Ramirez is the Filipinas' top scorer in the meet so far.

Jael Marie Guy and Alexa Pino, both 18, started against Vietnam, while Isabella Pasion, 19, has also impressed defensively.

Filipinas coach Mark Torcaso expressed pride in his young players and their combined effort with experienced teammates.

The win means the Filipinas and Vietnam are tied at three points apiece in Group B, while Myanmar leads the group with six points.

The Filipinas will face Malaysia next, needing a win and favorable results from other matches to advance.

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